Normalizing the Abnormal: American Constitutionalism and the Routinization of Emergency

Ben Peterson is an assistant professor of political science at Abilene Christian University.  The United States is in a state of emergency—several in fact. As of this writing, the country is in a state of emergency with respect to 41 … Continue reading Normalizing the Abnormal: American Constitutionalism and the Routinization of Emergency

“Sleepy Joe” and the Need for Executive Energy

Benjamin A. Kleinerman is the R.W. Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University. He is the Editor of The Constitutionalist.  “Energy in the executive is the leading character in the definition of good government.”—Alexander Hamilton, Federalist #70 It is not partisan … Continue reading “Sleepy Joe” and the Need for Executive Energy

Trump v. Thompson and the Meaning of Executive Privilege Today

Gary J. Schmitt is a senior fellow in Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute.  Jeffrey K. Tulis is Professor of Government and Professor of Law at The University of Texas at Austin. On January 19, in Trump … Continue reading Trump v. Thompson and the Meaning of Executive Privilege Today